AndyTV Posted December 26, 2012 Report Share Posted December 26, 2012 Hi guys So I've got my feelers out on a used 8x2x2 tank, the guy tells me on the phone it has a crack on the outside (lower) pane. Supposedly it's a double pane on the bottom, and the inside holds it watertight while the lower pane is for strength. It's on a steel stand. The price is reasonable, and not a fire sale price. He tells me it held water like that for 2 years no prob and he'll fill it when I pick up to show it doesn't leak. Thoughts? No problem or run for the hills? Any good Calgary/Airdrie repair guys for this? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Posted December 26, 2012 Report Share Posted December 26, 2012 Personally I wouldn't risk it especially with the size of the tank. You could get the guys at Concept to repair it. They are having a 20% off sale on their custom tanks tomorrow if you want to see what new will cost you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvision Posted December 26, 2012 Report Share Posted December 26, 2012 IMO, if the inside pane is solid, you're OK. I had a 66 gal (I know it's nowhere near the size of a 240) that had a crack from top to bottom in the back pane. I patched it on the inside and ran it for years like that. It may still be running - I sold to someone in this site, I beleive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eugene Posted December 27, 2012 Report Share Posted December 27, 2012 Soon as you move it it will be stressed and crack further just my opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTV Posted December 27, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 27, 2012 Yes, I was thinking that as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckmullin Posted December 27, 2012 Report Share Posted December 27, 2012 it you want it...just patch it and use the problem to your advantage with leverage for a good $ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTV Posted December 28, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 28, 2012 I got a few more pictures and decided to stay away. The move and 3 hour drive in a trailer would probably only worsen the issue. Checking out a 6x30x24 at Bow Valley tomorrow am. If anyone has any leads on a 24"+ wide tank, I would definitely appreciate it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTV Posted December 29, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 29, 2012 So I picked up that 6x30 wide x 24 tall from Bow Valley. It's a beaut. Pretty GD heavy though. It'll likely stay in the house if I ever move! Came with a big 80 gallon sump system too. Guess I'd better start learnin' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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